三国史記 (History of the Three Kingdoms — Oldest surviving Korean history, 1145)

In the fortieth year, the Baekje founder Onjo established his state.

In the forty-third year, spring, the second month, on the last day of the month, there was an eclipse of the sun.

In the fifty-third year, envoys from Eastern Okjeo arrived and presented two hundred fine horses. They said, "Our humble ruler has heard that a sage has emerged in the southern Han, so he sent us to pay respects."

In the fifty-fourth year, spring, the second month, a comet appeared in the region of the Hegu star.

In the fifty-sixth year, spring, the first month, on the day of the new moon, there was an eclipse of the sun.

In the fifty-ninth year, autumn, the ninth month, on the last day of the month, there was an eclipse of the sun.

In the sixtieth year, autumn, the ninth month, two dragons appeared in a well at Geumseong. Violent thunder and rain shook the south gate of the city.

In the sixty-first year, spring, the third month, Geoseogan ascended to Heaven passed away and was buried at Saryeong, located north of Eomsa Temple.

Namhae Chachaung

Chachaung, also called Jichung. Kim Daemun says that in the local language, this means shaman. The people of the world serve ghosts and spirits with shamanism and value sacrificial rites, so they fear and respect them. Consequently, they called the honored elder "Jichung." He was the eldest legitimate son of Hyeokgeose. He was tall, his nature was calm and profound, and he possessed much wisdom and strategy. His mother was Lady Alyeong, his queen was Lady Unje one source says Lady Aru. He succeeded his father and ascended the throne. This was the first year.

Commentary says: When a ruler ascends the throne, he begins the regnal count in the following year. This method is detailed in the Spring and Autumn Annals. This is a classic of the former kings that should not be altered. The Yi Xun Instructions of Yi says, "When King Tang of Shang passed away, it was the first year of Taijia." The Zhengyi Correct Meaning commentary states that when King Tang passed away, that year was the first year of Taijia. However, Mencius says, "Tang died, Taiding had not yet been established, Waibing reigned for two years, Zhongren for four." This suggests the Book of Documents...